A in-depth discussion of the pronunciation and etymology of "pannier," a word of interest to some, together with some wise suggestions on how to respond when the pronunciation of a word is not similar to your own.
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Pannier
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Re: Pannier
An interesting debate. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that in haut couture it is pronounced Frenchily, with the simpler version used by bicyclists and others.
I'm a two syllable, stress on the first, type myself. PAN-yer.
I'm a two syllable, stress on the first, type myself. PAN-yer.
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Re: Pannier
Nice for this word to pop up here again. I'm about to pack my panniers and head off on a 10-day bike camping tour.
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